KR20200116811A - the method for removing dust using the speaker and the Electronic Device supporting the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document comprises: a housing surrounding an exterior of the electronic device and including at least one opening; a sensor module; a sound output device for outputting an acoustic signal through the at least one opening; a memory; and a processor electrically connected to the sensor module and the sound output device. The processor is configured to: determine whether the electronic device is in a state where a foreign substance has entered into the electronic device through the at least one opening; check whether the electronic device is in a first disposition state by using the sensor module based at least on determining that the electronic device is in the state where the foreign substance has entered into the electronic device; and control the electronic device to output a specified acoustic signal having a specified frequency band and a specified waveform through the sound output device when the electronic device is in the first disposition state. In addition, various embodiments identified through the specification are possible. Accordingly, the electronic device outputs an acoustic signal of low frequency having a specific waveform, thereby effectively discharging foreign substances including soil, dust, sand, and moisture or making the same separated from a mesh net.

Description

The method for removing dust using the speaker and the electronic device supporting the same {the method for removing dust using the speaker and the electronic device supporting the same}

Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a method of removing dust using a speaker and an electronic device supporting the same.

Various mobile electronic devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, and laptop PCs are being released. The electronic device may perform various functions such as voice call, video call, message transmission, video play, or music play. The electronic device may include a speaker or a call receiver that outputs sound generated in the process of executing the function. The electronic device may include an opening (or hole) for outputting sound to the outside of the housing, and sound generated from the speaker or receiver may be discharged to the outside through the opening.

Depending on the environment in which the user uses the electronic device (eg, desert area, factory area), foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) may adhere to the opening for sound output. When a foreign material is attached to the opening, the output of sound may be hindered by the foreign material and may cause inconvenience to the user.

In the conventional electronic device, a mesh network is installed in an opening for outputting sound to prevent the inflow of foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture). When foreign matter (eg, dirt, dust, sand, moisture) is adsorbed to the mesh network, sound output may be disturbed. When a user shakes an electronic device to discharge foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture), there is a problem in that the user is uncomfortable and the foreign substances are not efficiently discharged.

Various embodiments of the present invention provide an electronic device that outputs a low-frequency sound signal having a specific waveform to discharge foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) to the outside of the electronic device or to escape from a mesh network. I can.

In an electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in the present document, the electronic device surrounds the outside of the electronic device and outputs an acoustic signal through a housing including at least one opening, a sensor module, and the at least one opening. A sound output device, a memory, and a processor electrically connected to the sensor module and the sound output device, wherein the processor determines whether the electronic device is in a state in which a foreign substance is introduced through the at least one opening, and the electronic device Based at least on the fact that the device determines that the foreign matter is in the introduced state, the sensor module is used to determine whether the electronic device is in the first arrangement state, and when the electronic device is in the first arrangement state, the sound output It may be set to output a designated sound signal having a designated frequency band and a designated waveform through the device.

The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may output a low-frequency sound signal having a specific waveform to effectively discharge foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) or to escape from a mesh network.

An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may effectively discharge foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) or deviate from a mesh network by using a speaker (or receiver) and a vibration motor.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
2 illustrates the appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration around an opening according to various embodiments.
4 is a cross-sectional view of an audio output device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
5 is an exemplary diagram in which foreign substances are attached to the inside of an audio output device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.
6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of detecting attachment or inflow of foreign substances according to various embodiments.
7 is a flow chart illustrating a sound output process for discharging foreign substances according to various embodiments.
8 is a type of waveform of a first sound output signal for removing foreign substances according to various embodiments.
9 is an exemplary diagram of a user interface for outputting an acoustic signal for discharging foreign matter according to various embodiments.
In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present document will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the techniques described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and/or alternatives of the embodiments of this document. . In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar elements.

1 is a block diagram of an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device includes, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smartphone), a computer device (eg, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet PC (tablet PC)), a laptop PC (desktop PC, workstation, or server), It may include at least one of a portable multimedia device (eg, an electronic book reader or MP3 player), a portable medical device (eg, a heart rate, blood sugar, blood pressure, or temperature meter), a camera, or a wearable device. (E.g. watches, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, glasses, contact lenses, or head-mounted-devices (HMD)), fabric or clothing integrals (e.g. electronic clothing), body-attached (e.g. : A skin pad or a tattoo), or a bio-implantable circuit. In some embodiments, the electronic device is, for example, a television, a digital video disk (DVD) player, an audio device, and an audio accessory device. (E.g. speakers, headphones, or headset), refrigerator, air conditioner, vacuum cleaner, oven, microwave, washing machine, air purifier, set-top box, home automation control panel, security control panel, game console, electronic dictionary, electronic key, camcorder Or, it may include at least one of the electronic frame.

In another embodiment, the electronic device is a navigation device, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS), an event data recorder (EDR) (e.g., a black box for a vehicle/ship/airplane), and an automobile infotainment device. (E.g. head-up displays for vehicles), industrial or home robots, drones, automated teller machines (ATMs), point of sales (POS) devices, measuring devices (e.g. water, electricity, or gas measuring devices), Alternatively, it may include at least one of an IoT device (eg, a light bulb, a sprinkler device, a fire alarm, a temperature controller, or a street light). The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices, and, for example, as in the case of a smartphone equipped with a function of measuring personal biometric information (eg, heart rate or blood sugar), a plurality of It is possible to provide complex functions of devices. In this document, the term user may refer to a person using an electronic device or a device (eg, an artificial intelligence electronic device) using an electronic device.

Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment 100, the electronic device 101 communicates with the electronic device 102 through short-range wireless communication 198, or the electronic device 104 or the server ( 108). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 through the server 108.

According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 includes a bus 110, a processor 120, an input device 150 (eg, a microphone or a mouse), a display device 160, an audio module 170, and a sensor module ( 176), an interface 177, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, and a battery 189, a communication module 190, and a subscriber identification module 196. have. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may omit at least one of the components (for example, the display device 160 or the camera module 180 ), or may additionally include other components.

The processor 120 is one of a central processing unit (CPU), an application processor (AP), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP) of a camera, or a communication processor (CP). Or more. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) or a system in package (SiP). The processor 120 may control at least one other component (eg, hardware or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 by driving an operating system or an application program, for example, , Various data processing and operations can be performed. The processor 120 loads and processes the command or data received from at least one of other components (eg, the communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, and stores the result data in the nonvolatile memory 134. I can.

The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134. The volatile memory 132 may be formed of, for example, random access memory (RAM) (eg, DRAM, SRAM, or SDRAM). Non-volatile memory 134 is, for example, PROM (programmable read-only memory), OTPROM (one time PROM), EPROM (erasable PROM), EEPROM (electrically EPROM), mask ROM, flash ROM, flash memory, HDD (hard disk drive), or SSD (solid state drive). In addition, the non-volatile memory 134 may be an internal memory 136 disposed therein according to a connection type with the electronic device 101, or a stand-alone type external device that can be connected and used only when necessary. It may be composed of a memory 138. The external memory 138 is a flash drive, for example, compact flash (CF), secure digital (SD), Micro-SD, Mini-SD, extreme digital (xD), multi-media card (MMC) , Or a memory stick. The external memory 138 may be functionally or physically connected to the electronic device 101 through wired (for example, cable or universal serial bus (USB)) or wireless (for example, Bluetooth).

The memory 130 may store, for example, at least one other software component of the electronic device 101, for example, a command or data related to the program 140. The program 140 may include, for example, a kernel 141, a library 143, an application framework 145, or an application program (interchangeably “application”) 147.

The input device 150 may include a microphone, a mouse, or a keyboard. According to an embodiment, the keyboard may be connected to a physical keyboard or may be displayed as a virtual keyboard through the display device 160.

The display device 160 may include a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. The display may include, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) display, or an electronic paper display. . The display may be implemented to be flexible, transparent, or wearable, according to an embodiment. The display may include a touch circuitry capable of sensing a user's touch, gesture, proximity, or hovering input, or an interchangeably “force sensor” capable of measuring the intensity of pressure on the touch. I can. The touch circuit or the pressure sensor may be implemented integrally with the display, or may be implemented as one or more sensors separate from the display. The hologram device can show a three-dimensional image in the air using interference of light. The projector can display an image by projecting light onto the screen. The screen may be located inside or outside the electronic device 101, for example.

The audio module 170 may bidirectionally convert sound and electrical signals, for example. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 acquires sound through the input device 150 (eg, a microphone), or an output device (not shown) included in the electronic device 101 (eg, a speaker or Receiver), or an external electronic device connected to the electronic device 101 (e.g., electronic device 102 (e.g. wireless speaker or wireless headphones) or electronic device 106 (e.g. wired speaker or wired headphones)) Can be printed.

The sensor module 176 measures or detects, for example, an internal operating state (eg, power or temperature) of the electronic device 101, or an external environmental state (eg, altitude, humidity, or brightness), An electrical signal or data value corresponding to the measured or sensed state information may be generated. The sensor module 176 is, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor (eg, RGB (red, green, blue) sensor). , IR (infrared) sensor, biometric sensor (e.g. iris sensor, fingerprint sensor, or heartbeat rate monitoring (HRM) sensor, electronic nose sensor, electromyography (EMG) sensor, Electroencephalogram (EEG) sensor, Electrocardiogram (ECG)) Sensor), a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an illuminance sensor, or an ultra violet (UV) sensor. The sensor module 176 may further include a control circuit for controlling at least one or more sensors included therein. In some embodiments, the electronic device 101 may control the sensor module 176 by using the processor 11 or a processor separate from the processor 11 (eg, a sensor hub). In the case of using a separate processor (eg, a sensor hub), the electronic device 101 does not wake up the processor 11 while the processor 11 is in a sleep state, and the sensor module At least part of the operation or state of 176 can be controlled.

The interface 177 is, according to an embodiment, HDMI (high definition multimedia interface), USB, optical interface (optical interface), RS-232 (recommended standard 232), D-sub (D-subminiature), MHL (mobile high-definition link) interface, SD card/multi-media card (MMC) interface, or audio interface. The connection terminal 178 may physically connect the electronic device 101 and the electronic device 106. According to an embodiment, the connection terminal 178 may include, for example, a USB connector, an SD card/MMC connector, or an audio connector (eg, a headphone connector).

The haptic module 179 may convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (eg, vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus. For example, the haptic module 179 may provide a user with a stimulus related to tactile or motor sensations. The haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

The camera module 180 may capture a still image and a video, for example. The camera module 180 is, according to an embodiment, one or more lenses (eg, wide-angle lenses and telephoto lenses, or front and rear lenses), an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash (eg, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp). (xenon lamp), etc.).

The power management module 188 is a module for managing power of the electronic device 101 and may be configured as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

The battery 189 may be recharged by an external power source including, for example, a primary cell, a secondary cell, or a fuel cell, and may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 101.

The communication module 190, for example, establishes a communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external device (eg, the first external electronic device 102, the second external electronic device 104, or the server 108) And performing wired or wireless communication through the established communication channel. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 includes a wireless communication module 192 or a wired communication module 194, and the first network 198 (eg, Bluetooth or IrDA) is used by using a corresponding communication module. A short-range communication network such as (infrared data association)) or a second network 199 (for example, a long-distance communication network such as a cellular network) may communicate with an external device.

The wireless communication module 192 may support, for example, cellular communication, short-range wireless communication, or GNSS communication. Cellular communication is, for example, LTE (long-term evolution), LTE-A (LTE Advance), CDMA (code division multiple access), WCDMA (wideband CDMA), UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), WiBro (Wireless Broadband ), or may include a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM). Short-range wireless communication, for example, Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, Li-Fi (light fidelity), Bluetooth, BLE (Bluetooth low energy), Zigbee, NFC (near field communication), MST ( magnetic secure transmission), radio frequency (RF), or body area network (BAN). The GNSS may include, for example, a Global Positioning System (GPS), a Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass), a Beidou Navigation Satellite System (hereinafter "Beidou"), or the European global satellite-based navigation system (Galileo). In this document, "GPS" may be used interchangeably with "GNSS".

According to an embodiment, when the wireless communication module 192 supports cellular communication, for example, the subscriber identification module 196 is used to distinguish and authenticate the electronic device 101 in the communication network. can do. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may include a CP that is separate from the processor 120 (eg, AP). In this case, the CP is, for example, on behalf of the processor 120 while the processor 120 is in an inactive (eg, sleep) state, or while the processor 120 is in the active state, and the processor 120 Together, at least some of functions related to at least one of the components 110-196 of the electronic device 101 may be performed. According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may include a plurality of communication modules that support only a corresponding communication method among a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a GNSS communication module.

The wired communication module 194 may include, for example, a local area network (LAN), power line communication, or plain old telephone service (POTS).

The first network 198 is, for example, a Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth capable of transmitting or receiving commands or data through a direct wireless connection between the electronic device 101 and the first external electronic device 102. Can include. The second network 199 is, for example, a telecommunication network (e.g., a local area network (LAN)) capable of transmitting or receiving commands or data between the electronic device 101 and the second external electronic device 104. A computer network such as a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, or a telephone network).

According to various embodiments, the command or the data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the second external electronic device 104 through the server 108 connected to the second network. Each of the first and second external electronic devices 102 and 104 may be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to various embodiments, all or part of the operations executed by the electronic device 101 may be executed by one or more other electronic devices (eg, the electronic devices 102 and 104 or the server 108. One embodiment) According to an example, when the electronic device 101 needs to perform a certain function or service automatically or by request, the electronic device 101 instead of or additionally executing the function or service itself, at least Some functions may be requested from other devices (eg, electronic devices 102 and 104, or server 108). Other electronic devices (eg, electronic devices 102 and 104, or server 108) may The function or additional function may be executed, and the result may be transmitted to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the requested function or service by processing the received result as it is or additionally. For example, cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing technology may be used.

2 illustrates the appearance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic device 101 may include an outer housing. The outer housing may include a first surface (hereinafter, referred to as a front surface) 210, a second surface (hereinafter, referred to as a rear surface) 215, and side surfaces 220 to 250.

The electronic device 101 may include a display device (or display) 160 on the front surface 210. The display device 160 is, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light emitting diode (LED) display, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display, or a microelectromechanical system ( microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) displays, or electronic paper. The display device 160 may display various types of content (eg, text, images, videos, icons, and/or symbols, etc.) to a user, for example. The display device 160 may include a touch screen and may receive, for example, a touch, gesture, proximity, or hovering input using an electronic pen or a part of the user's body.

According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the display device 160 may display a screen related to the removal of foreign substances attached to or introduced into the electronic device 101. For example, the display device 160 may display a pop-up screen notifying the user of the inflow of dust. The display device 160 may display a UI of an application related to dust removal. The display device 160 may display a process of removing dust.

According to various embodiments, the front surface 210 of the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a sub camera, a sensor, or a receiver. The rear surface 215 of the electronic device 101 may include a main camera, a flash, or a fingerprint recognition device.

According to various embodiments, each side surface 220, 230, 240, 250 of the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a physical button, a display, or a touch screen. According to an embodiment, one side (eg, lower side 250) of the electronic device 101 may include a data communication (eg, USB) terminal or a terminal to which a power cable is connected.

According to an embodiment, one side (eg, the lower side 250) of the electronic device 101 may include an opening 260 through which sound may be output. The opening 260 may be connected to the sound output device 155 (for example, a speaker) 210 disposed inside the electronic device 101 through a pipeline. For example, sound output from the sound output device (eg, a speaker) 155 inside the electronic device 101 may be emitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the opening 260.

2 illustrates an example in which the opening 260 is formed on the lower side surface 250, but is not limited thereto. For example, the opening 260 may be formed on the rear surface 215, the left/right side surfaces 220 and 230, or the upper side surface 240 of the electronic device 101.

The electronic device 101 may include an audio output device 155 therein. The sound output device 155 may convert an electrical signal generated by the processor 120 inside the electronic device 101 into an sound signal and output it. The sound signal generated through the sound output device 155 may be discharged through the opening 260.

According to various embodiments, the sound output device 155 may output a specified sound signal according to the control of the processor 120 when foreign matter (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) is introduced through the opening 260. have. Foreign matter (eg, dirt, dust, sand, moisture) may be removed by vibration generated by the output of a designated acoustic signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a receiver (not shown) for a voice call. The receiver may output an acoustic signal under control of the processor 120. Foreign matter (eg, dirt, dust, sand, moisture) may be removed by vibration generated by the output of an acoustic signal. Hereinafter, a process of removing foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) will be described centering on the sound output device 155, but is not limited thereto. A process of removing foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) from the sound output device 155 may be applied to the receiver.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may further include a vibration element (or a vibration motor, a haptic module) that generates vibration (eg, the haptic module 179 of FIG. 1 ). The processor 120 may generate a control signal for operating the vibration element when a foreign substance enters through the opening 260. The vibration element may generate vibration of a designated pattern in response to the control signal. Foreign substances (eg, soil, dust, sand, moisture) attached to the electronic device 101 may be removed by the vibration.

3 is a diagram illustrating a configuration around an opening according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device 101 may include an opening 260 on one side (eg, the lower side 150 ). The opening 260 may be disposed adjacent to a pipe (or passage) through which an acoustic signal is output from the sound output device 155 inside the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the opening 260 may be formed in the form of one hole or a plurality of holes.

The opening 260 may be connected to a conduit connected to the sound output device 155. The sound signal generated through the sound output device 155 may be output to the outside through a channel formed between the opening 260 and the sound output device 155.

A decorative net (or decor mesh) 310 may be attached to the inner surface of the opening 260. At least a portion of the decorative net 310 may be exposed or visible through the opening 260. The decorative net 310 may prevent the internal components of the electronic device 101 from being viewed. In addition, the decorative net 310 may primarily block foreign substances introduced from the outside. A separate blocking net (or module mesh) (not shown, see FIG. 4) may be attached to the middle region of the pipeline. The blocking network may block foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) introduced from the outside from flowing into the sound output device 155.

When the electronic device 101 is used in an environment where there are many foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) around the electronic device 101, foreign substances (eg, soil, moisture) are attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net. Grains of sand, dust, moisture) can adhere. Accordingly, sound output through the opening 260 may be blocked or deformed. When foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) are attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net, the processor 120 outputs an acoustic signal of a designated waveform through the sound output device 155 to decorate Foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) attached to the net 310 or the blocking net may be removed (see FIG. 8).

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may simultaneously operate the vibration element while outputting the sound signal. Through this, it is possible to increase the removal effect of foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net.

According to various embodiments, when the opening 260 is directed in a specified direction (eg, gravity direction, ground direction), the processor 120 removes foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture). You can output a signal. When the opening 260 faces in a direction other than the ground direction, the decorative net 310 or a foreign material separated from the blocking net may be reattached or introduced into the electronic device 101. To prevent this, the processor 120 outputs the specified sound signal when the opening 260 is directed in a specified direction (eg, gravity direction, ground direction) through the sensor module 176 (eg, a gyro sensor). can do. When the opening 260 does not face a designated direction (gravity direction, ground direction), a user may induce a user to change the direction of the electronic device 101 through a user notification.

4 is a cross-sectional view of an audio output device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device 101 may include an audio output device 155 therein. The sound output device 155 may generate an sound signal and output it to the outside. According to an embodiment, the sound output device 155 may output an acoustic signal for removing foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net 341. have.

The sound output device 155 may include a speaker 301, an enclosure (speaker housing) 320, an inner housing 330, and a sealing member 340.

The speaker 301 may convert an electrical signal provided inside the electronic device 101 into an acoustic signal and output it. The enclosure 320 may have a shape surrounding the speaker 301. The enclosure 320 may separate the speaker 301 from the inside of the electronic device 101. The enclosure 320 may prevent the sound signal output from the speaker 301 from leaking to other parts of the electronic device 101 (eg, to prevent degradation of sound performance). The enclosure 320 may include a first conduit 325 for inducing an acoustic signal to be emitted to the outside.

An acoustic space 305 may be formed between the enclosure 320 and the speaker 301. An acoustic signal generated by the speaker 301 is transmitted through the air contained in the acoustic space 305 and may be output to the outside through the first conduit 325 formed in the enclosure 320.

The inner housing 330 may fix the enclosure 320. The inner housing 330 may include a second conduit 335 connected to the first conduit 325 of the enclosure 320.

The decorative net (or deco mesh) 310 may be attached to the outer surface of the inner housing 330 or may be formed inside the housing in the middle of the second conduit 335. The decorative net 310 may primarily block foreign substances introduced from the outside.

The sealing member 340 may be disposed between the enclosure 320 and the inner housing 330. The sealing member 340 may include a blocking net (or module mesh) 341 and a rubber 345. Between the blocking net 341 and the rubber 345 and between the blocking net 341 and the inner housing 330 may be bonded through an adhesive material (eg, tape).

The blocking net 341 may block foreign matter (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) introduced through the second conduit 335 from flowing into the enclosure 320. The blocking network 341 may be disposed between the first conduit 325 and the second conduit 335 through which an acoustic signal is output. The blocking net 341 may form a specified angle with the first pipe 325 and the second pipe 335 or may be vertically attached.

The blocking net 341 may pass an acoustic signal to the outside and block foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) flowing into the inside. Blocked foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) may be at least partially attached to the blocking net 341. An acoustic signal output from the speaker 301 may be deformed or blocked by foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) attached to the blocking net 341. The blocking net 341 may have a denser shape than the decorative net 310. The denser the blocking net 341 is, the better the blocking performance of foreign matters (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) can be improved, and the looser the blocking net 341 is, the more foreign matters (eg soil, sand grains, dust, etc.) Moisture) may deteriorate the blocking performance.

According to various embodiments, foreign matter (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) attached to the blocking net 341 or the decorative net 310 may be removed by an acoustic signal generated from the speaker 301. The foreign matter separated from the blocking net 341 or the decorative net 310 may be emitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 faces a designated direction (eg, a gravity direction, a ground direction).

5 is an exemplary diagram in which foreign substances are attached to the inside of an audio output device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device 101 may include an audio output device 155 therein. The sound output device 155 may generate an sound signal and output it to the outside. The sound output device 155 may convert an electrical signal into sound. According to an embodiment, the sound output device 155 may include a diaphragm therein. Current flows through the coil of the diaphragm according to the electric signal, and the coil can be moved by Fleming's left hand pick. The vibration plate rings by the coil, and a longitudinal wave is formed in the air, so that sound can be transmitted to the outside.

The decorative net (or deco mesh) 310 may be attached to the outer surface of the inner housing 330. The decorative net 310 may primarily block foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) introduced from the outside. Foreign matter (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) 310a may be attached to the decorative net 310. The sound signal output through the speaker 301 may be deformed or blocked by foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) 310a attached to the decorative net 310.

The decorative net 310 may be separated from foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) 310a by a designated acoustic signal generated from the speaker 301. The acoustic signal may be an acoustic signal having a frequency and waveform designated so that the blocking network 341 is well separated from the foreign material 310a. The separated foreign matter 310a may be emitted to the outside of the electronic device 101 when the electronic device 101 faces a designated direction (eg, a gravity direction, a ground direction).

Some of the foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) may pass through the decorative net 310 and flow into the inside of the electronic device 101. Foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) 341a may be attached to the first pipe 335 and the blocking net 341. The sound signal output through the speaker 301 may be deformed or blocked by foreign substances (e.g., soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) 341a attached to the first pipe 335 and the blocking net 341. have.

The blocking net 341 may be separated from foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) 341a by a designated acoustic signal generated from the speaker 301. The acoustic signal may be an acoustic signal having a frequency and waveform designated so that the blocking network 341 is well separated from the foreign material 341a. The separated foreign matter 310a may be discharged to the outside of the electronic device 101 along the first conduit 335 when the electronic device 101 faces a designated direction (eg, a gravity direction, a ground direction).

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of detecting attachment or inflow of foreign substances according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 6, in operation 610, the processor 120 may output a test sound signal through the sound output device 155. The test sound signal may be a signal that is output to determine whether a foreign substance (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) is attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net 341 to interfere with sound output.

According to an embodiment, the test acoustic signal may be an acoustic signal in an audible frequency band that a user can hear. According to another embodiment, the test acoustic signal may be an acoustic signal in an inaudible frequency band that the user cannot hear.

According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may output a test sound signal through a separate user input. For example, the processor 120 may execute an application related to the discharge of foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture). When the user interface of the application is executed and the user generates a designated input through the user interface, the processor 120 may output a test sound signal.

According to another embodiment, the processor 120 may automatically output a test sound signal according to a specified condition without a separate user input. For example, the processor 120 outputs a test sound signal at a specified period (eg, every hour), and checks whether the sound output is interrupted by being blocked by foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture). I can confirm. As another example, when it is determined that the electronic device 101 is in a desert area through GPS, the processor 120 outputs a test sound signal, and is caused by foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture). It is possible to check whether the sound output is interrupted by blocking.

In operation 620, the processor 120 may receive a test sound signal output through the sound output device 155 through a microphone.

In operations 630 and 640, the processor 120 may compare the signal received through the microphone with the test sound signal stored in the memory 130. For example, the processor 120 may compare a waveform similarity or an intensity average value between a signal received through a microphone and a test sound signal stored in the memory 130. For example, when the signal received through the microphone is less than (or less than) a specified intensity, the processor 150 is a state in which foreign matter (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) enters the sound output device 155 Can be determined by

In operation 650, if the signal received through the microphone and the test sound signal stored in the memory 130 differ by more than the reference value, the electronic device 101 denotes a foreign substance (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture). ) Can be determined as the flowed state. In this case, the processor 120 may start a process for removing foreign substances (eg, soil, sand grains, dust, moisture) (see FIG. 7 ).

When the signal received through the microphone and the test sound signal stored in the memory 130 are different within the reference value, the processor 120 performs a process of discharging separate foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture). I can't. Alternatively, the processor 120 may output a test sound signal according to a specified period to determine whether a foreign substance is introduced.

7 is a flow chart illustrating a sound output process for discharging foreign substances according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 7, in operation 710, the processor 120 may determine whether a foreign substance has been introduced through the opening 260 (hereinafter, referred to as a first state). For example, the processor 120 may determine whether the electronic device 101 is in the first state by outputting the test sound signal in FIG. 6. For another example, the processor 120 may execute an application related to the discharge of foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture). When the user interface of the application is executed and the user generates a designated input through the user interface, it may be determined that the electronic device 101 is in the first state.

In operation 720, when the electronic device 101 is in the first state, the processor 120 uses the sensor module to change the portion of the housing 330 in which the opening 260 is formed in the first direction (eg, the ground direction or the gravity direction). It is possible to detect whether it is in the arrangement state (hereinafter, referred to as the second state) toward ).

For example, the processor 120 may determine a direction in which a portion of the housing 330 of the electronic device 101 in which the opening 260 is formed is directed using a gyro sensor. When the direction in which the portion in which the opening 260 is formed is a first direction (eg, a ground direction or a gravity direction), the processor 120 may determine the second state. Alternatively, when the direction in which the portion where the opening 260 is formed is within a specified angle range (eg, within 60 degrees) from the first direction, the processor 120 may determine that the electronic device 101 is in the second state.

According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is not in the second state, the processor 120 does not proceed with the process of discharging the foreign matter, or the user is notified through a user notification (eg, a pop-up). It is possible to induce to change the state of the electronic device 101.

In operation 730, when the electronic device 101 is in the second state, the processor 120 may output a sound signal having a designated waveform and a designated frequency band through the sound output device 155. When a sound wave generated by an acoustic signal is output from the sound output device 155, a longitudinal wave composed of a compressed wave and a lean wave may spread into the air. The compressed wave output from the sound output device 155 may generate air pressure transmitted through air as a medium. Foreign substances (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net 341 may be separated by the air pressure.

According to an embodiment, the frequency band may be a low frequency band of about 30 Hz or less. The waveform may be at least one of a pulse wave, a square wave, and a sawtooth wave.

According to an embodiment, the sound signal may be an audible signal that a user can hear. According to another embodiment, the acoustic signal may be an inaudible signal that the user cannot hear.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may make the maximum intensity of the sound signal correspond to the maximum output of the sound output device 155. For example, when the sound signal is a square wave, in the section in which the output of the first sound signal is High, the processor 120 may output sound by the maximum output (eg, about 2 W) of the sound output device 155. I can.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may change at least one of a waveform or an intensity of an acoustic signal over time. For example, the processor 120 outputs a first sound signal having a first frequency band and a designated first waveform for a first time, and a designated second frequency band and a designated second sound signal for a second time after the first time. A second sound signal having a waveform may be output.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 provides the frequency of an acoustic signal for discharging foreign substances based on an angle formed by the portion of the housing 330 in which the opening 230 is formed and a first direction (eg, a ground direction or a gravity direction). At least one of the band, the waveform, and the intensity may be changed. For example, the processor 120 may increase the intensity of an acoustic signal for discharging foreign matter when the portion of the housing 330 in which the opening 230 is formed is 30 degrees from the gravity direction and 60 degrees.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may simultaneously operate a vibration element (eg, a vibration motor) while outputting an acoustic signal. For example, the processor 120 may control a vibration element (eg, a vibration motor) to produce a vibration force of about 1 to 1.5 G with a cycle of about 100 to 200 Hz while outputting an acoustic signal. In an embodiment, the processor 120 may output the sound signal in association with the operation pattern of the vibration element.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may detect the earphone connection and output an audio signal through the audio output device 155 even while the earphone is connected.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may detect a direction in which the electronic device 101 faces while outputting an acoustic signal. When the electronic device 101 is changed to face a different direction in the second state, the processor 120 may stop outputting the sound signal.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may stop outputting the first sound signal after the specified time elapses. After the output of the sound signal is stopped, the processor 120 may determine whether to output the test sound signal and continue to output the first sound signal according to a user input or automatically.

8 is a type of waveform of a first sound output signal for removing foreign substances according to various embodiments. 8 is an example and is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 8, the processor 120 may output a first sound signal having a designated first waveform and a designated first frequency band through the sound output device 155. The first acoustic signal may have at least one of a pulse wave 810, a square wave 820, and a sawtooth wave 830. The first acoustic signal may be a signal of a low frequency band of about 30 Hz or less.

When the first acoustic signal is the pulse wave 810, the processor 120 may output the pulse signal 811 once during a specified period T. The intensity of the pulse signal 811 may correspond to the maximum output of the sound output device 155.

When the first acoustic signal is the square wave 820, the processor 120 may output the square signal 821 once during a specified period T. The square signal 821 may maintain a high state for a specified time t0 in a period T and a low state for the rest of the time. The intensity while the square signal 821 maintains the high state may correspond to the maximum output of the sound output device 155.

When the first acoustic signal is the sawtooth wave 830, the processor 120 may output the sawtooth signal 831 once during a specified period T. The sawtooth signal 831 may change linearly (or nonlinearly) from a high state to a low state in the period T. The intensity at the point where the sawtooth signal 831 starts may correspond to the maximum output of the sound output device 155.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may output an acoustic signal whose waveform changes over time through the sound output device 155. For example, the processor 120 outputs the first acoustic signal of the pulse wave 810 for a first time (for example, about 3 seconds), and for a second time (for example, about 5 seconds) after the first time. The second acoustic signal of the square wave 820 may be output.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may output an acoustic signal having a frequency that changes with time through the sound output device 155. For example, the processor 120 outputs a first sound signal of a first frequency (eg, 30 Hz) for a first time (eg, about 10 seconds), and a second time (eg, about 10 seconds) after the first time. Seconds), a second sound signal having a second frequency (eg, about 10 Hz) may be output. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may sequentially increase or decrease the frequency of the sound signal according to time and output it.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may output a sound signal whose intensity changes over time through the sound output device 155. For example, the processor 120 outputs the pulse wave 810 at a first intensity (eg, 2W) for a first time (eg, about 10 seconds), and a second time (eg, about 10 seconds) after the first time. For 5 seconds), the pulse wave 810 may be output at a second intensity (eg, about 1W).

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method of changing an audio output according to a result of detecting a foreign substance state after sound output according to various embodiments.

Referring to FIG. 9, in operation 910, the processor 120 may output a first sound signal having a designated first waveform and a designated first frequency band through the sound output device 155 to discharge foreign substances. . The first frequency band may be a low frequency band of about 30 Hz or less. The first waveform may be at least one of a pulse wave, a square wave, and a sawtooth wave.

In operation 920, after a specified time, the processor 120 may output a test sound signal through the sound output device 155. The test sound signal may be a signal that is output to determine whether a foreign substance (eg, soil, grains of sand, dust, moisture) is attached to the decorative net 310 or the blocking net 341 to interfere with sound output.

In operation 930, the processor 120 may receive a test sound signal output through the sound output device 155 through a microphone.

In operation 940, the processor 120 may check whether the signal received through the microphone is equal to or greater than (or exceeds) a specified reference value. According to an embodiment, the threshold value may be a waveform-related value (eg, waveform similarity, waveform distribution) or an intensity-related value (eg, intensity average value, intensity maximum value, intensity minimum value).

According to an embodiment, when the signal received through the microphone is equal to or greater than (or exceeds) a specified reference value, the processor 120 may terminate the sound output process for discharging foreign substances.

In operation 950, the processor 120, when the signal received through the microphone is less than (or less than) the specified reference value, the processor 120, through the sound output device 155, the designated second waveform and the designated second frequency band. A second sound signal having a may be output. The second acoustic signal may be a signal having a different waveform and frequency band from the first acoustic signal in operation 910. For example, when the first frequency band is 20 Hz and the first waveform is a square wave, the second frequency band is 30 Hz, and the second waveform may be a pulse file.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may additionally output a test sound signal to detect a state of discharging the foreign material, and determine whether to additionally output an sound signal for discharging the foreign material.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may change and output the intensity of the first sound signal or the second sound signal based on the intensity of the signal received through the microphone. For example, as the intensity of the signal received through the microphone is lower, the processor 120 may output the intensity of the first sound signal or the second sound signal higher than before.

10 is an exemplary diagram of a user interface for outputting an acoustic signal for discharging foreign matter according to various embodiments. 10 is an example and is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 10, the user interface 1001 may include a discharge state display 1010, a waveform display 1020, a direction display 1030, a start button 1040 / an end button 1050, or a combination thereof. .

The emission status display 1010 may be changed based on the output result of the test sound signal. Before the first sound signal for discharging foreign matter is output or after the output of the first sound signal is terminated, the processor 120 may change the discharge state display 1010 based on the output result of the test sound signal. .

The waveform display 1020 may display a frequency/waveform at which the first sound signal is output. The processor 120 may display the waveform display 1020 by simplifying or modifying the waveform of the first acoustic signal.

The direction indication 1030 may be changed according to the direction in which the electronic device 101 faces. The processor 120 may use a sensor module (eg, an acceleration sensor) to detect whether the portion in which the opening 260 of the electronic device 101 is formed is facing a first direction (eg, a ground direction or a gravitational direction). have. When the electronic device 101 is in the second state, the processor 120 may change the direction display 1030 to green. When the electronic device 101 is not in the second state, the processor 120 may induce the user to change the direction of the electronic device 101 by changing the direction display 1030 in red.

The start button 1040/end button 1050 may start or end output of the first sound signal. When a user's touch input occurs to the start button 1040, the processor 120 may output a first sound signal. When a user's touch input occurs to the end button 1050, the processor 120 may end output of the first sound signal.

The user interface 1001 of FIG. 10 is illustrative and is not limited thereto. Some components may be omitted or added. For example, the user interface 1001 may further include a button for changing a waveform of the first sound signal. Alternatively, the start button 1040/end button 1050 may be implemented as one button. Before the first sound signal is output, it may be marked as a start, and during output, it may be marked as an end.

11 is a diagram illustrating an output of an acoustic signal for discharging foreign substances according to a movement of a place according to various embodiments. 11 is an example and is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 11, the processor 120 may collect location information of the electronic device 101 using a sensor module (eg, GPS) or a communication module. The processor 120 may set a different method of discharging foreign matters based on the location information.

For example, when the location of the electronic device 101 is the first location 1110 (eg, an outdoor playground or a construction site), the processor 120 may not proceed with a process of discharging foreign substances. When the location of the electronic device 101 is the second location 1120 (eg, inside a house or building), a process of discharging foreign substances may be performed.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may set different ways of discharging foreign matters based on time information. For example, after 7 pm, the processor 120 may proceed with a process of discharging foreign substances when the location of the electronic device 101 is the second location 1020 (eg, inside a house or building).

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may set a different method of discharging foreign substances based on weather information. For example, the processor 120 may collect weather information through an external server. The processor 120 may output an acoustic signal for discharging foreign substances when the wind blows or when the dust concentration is high, or when the electronic device 101 reaches a designated place (eg, home or work). have.

According to various embodiments, the processor 120 may perform a process of discharging foreign substances when the user is not around by using a sensor module (eg, an illuminance sensor or a proximity sensor). Alternatively, when the electronic device 101 is in a separate motionless state (eg, a state placed on a table), the processor 120 may output an acoustic signal for discharging foreign substances.

An electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) according to various embodiments surrounds the outside of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2 ), and at least one opening Sound through a housing including (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2 ), a sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1 ), and the at least one opening (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2) A sound output device that outputs a signal (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2), a memory (eg, the memory 130 of FIG. 1), and the sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) And a processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) electrically connected to the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2 ), and the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) ) Determines whether the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) has a foreign substance flowing through the at least one opening (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2), and the Based on at least that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) determines that the foreign substance is in a state, the sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) It is checked whether the opening (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) faces a specified direction, and the electronic device (eg, FIG. 1) Or, based on at least the confirmation that the electronic device 101 of FIG. 2 faces the designated direction, the sound output device (for example, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2) has a designated frequency band and a designated waveform. It may be set to output a designated sound signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) further includes a microphone (eg, the input device 150 of FIG. 1 ), and the processor (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1) The processor 120 outputs a test sound signal through the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2 ), and outputs the output test sound signal to the microphone (eg, the input device of FIG. 1 ). 150), and the electronic device (eg, FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) based on the fact that the magnitude of the signal received through the microphone (eg, the input device 150 of FIG. 1) is smaller than a specified reference value. The electronic device 101 of may be set to determine that the foreign material has been introduced.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is based at least on determining that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) faces a different direction. , It may be set to refrain from the output of the designated sound signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) further includes a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 or 2), and the processor (eg, : The processor 120 of FIG. 1 is based at least on determining that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) faces a different direction, and the display (eg, FIG. 1 or FIG. It may be set to output a user notification for changing the direction of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) through the display device 160 of FIG. 2.

According to various embodiments, the processor (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) outputs the specified sound signal during a first time, and during a second time after the first time, another designated frequency band and It is possible to output different designated sound signals having different designated waveforms. The processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may be set to control a maximum intensity of the other designated sound signal to be less than the maximum intensity of the designated sound signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) further includes a display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 or 2), and the processor (eg, : The processor 120 of FIG. 1 outputs a user interface related to the discharge of the foreign matter through the display (eg, the display device 160 of FIG. 1 or 2 ), and a user input received through the user interface The electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) may be set to determine that the foreign material is in a state in which the foreign material is introduced at least based on.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) is based on at least the information collected through the sensor module (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1). It may be set to determine location information of the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2 and to output the designated sound signal based at least on the location information.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) receives weather information from an external server (eg, the server 108 of FIG. 1), and the designated sound is at least based on the weather information. It can be set to output a signal.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) receives time information from an external server (eg, the server 108 of FIG. 1), and the designated sound is at least based on the time information. It can be set to output a signal.

According to various embodiments, the electronic device (for example, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) is mounted inside the housing, further includes a vibration element that generates vibration, and the processor (for example, the electronic device 101 of FIG. The processor 120 of 1 may be set to control the vibration element to vibrate in a specified pattern while the first sound signal is output. The processor (for example, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) may be set to control the vibration element to vibrate in the pattern associated with the first frequency band.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) uses the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2), among pulse waves, square waves, and sawtooth waves. It may be set to output the designated sound signal to have at least one waveform.

According to various embodiments, the processor (eg, the processor 120 of FIG. 1) makes the maximum intensity of the specified waveform correspond to the maximum output of the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2). Can be set to output.

According to various embodiments, the sound output device (for example, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2) may be at least one of a speaker or a call receiver.

The sound output method according to various embodiments is performed in an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2), and the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) Determining whether a foreign substance has been introduced through an opening (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2) for outputting sound of an electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2 ), the electronic device A sensor module of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) based at least on a determination that the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is in a state in which the foreign substance is introduced A direction in which the opening (eg, the opening 260 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) is designated using (eg, the sensor module 176 of FIG. 1) The electronic device (eg, FIG. 1 or 2) is based at least on determining whether the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2) faces the designated direction. An operation of outputting a designated sound signal having a designated frequency band and a designated waveform through the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2) of the electronic device 101 of FIG.

According to various embodiments, the operation of determining whether the foreign material has been introduced is an operation of outputting a test sound signal through the sound output device (eg, the sound output device 155 of FIG. 2 ), and the output test sound. An operation of receiving a signal through a microphone (eg, the input device 150 of FIG. 1) of the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2), and the microphone (eg, input of FIG. 1 ). The electronic device (for example, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) determines that the foreign matter is introduced based on the size of the signal received through the device 150 being smaller than the specified reference value. It may include.

According to various embodiments, the sound output method is based on at least determining that the electronic device (eg, the electronic device 101 of FIG. 1 or 2) faces a different direction, and the output of the specified sound signal is It may further include an operation to refrain from.

According to various embodiments, the sound output method may further include an operation of outputting another designated sound signal having a different designated frequency band and a different designated waveform after a designated time.

Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be devices of various types. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (eg, a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present document is not limited to the above-described devices.

Various embodiments of the present document and terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the corresponding embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or a plurality of the items unless clearly indicated otherwise in a related context. In this document, “A or B”, “at least one of A and B”, “at least one of A or B,” “A, B or C,” “at least one of A, B and C,” and “A Each of phrases such as "at least one of, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first", "second", or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the component from other corresponding components, and the components may be referred to in other aspects (eg, importance or Order) is not limited. Some (eg, first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (eg, second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively”. When mentioned, it means that any of the above components can be connected to the other components directly (eg by wire), wirelessly, or via a third component.

The term "module" used in this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic blocks, parts, or circuits. The module may be an integrally configured component or a minimum unit of the component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, the module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

Various embodiments of the present document include one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (eg, internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (eg, electronic device 101). It may be implemented as software (for example, the program 140) including them. For example, the processor (eg, the processor 120) of the device (eg, the electronic device 101) may call and execute at least one command among one or more commands stored from a storage medium. This makes it possible for the device to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one command invoked. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. A storage medium that can be read by a device may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here,'non-transient' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves). It does not distinguish between temporary storage cases.

According to an embodiment, a method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided by being included in a computer program product. Computer program products can be traded between sellers and buyers as commodities. The computer program product is distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g. compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or through an application store (e.g. Play Store ^TM ) or two user devices ( It can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between, e.g. smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a storage medium that can be read by a device such as a server of a manufacturer, a server of an application store, or a memory of a relay server.

According to various embodiments, each component (eg, module or program) of the above-described components may include a singular number or a plurality of entities. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations among the above-described corresponding components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (eg, a module or a program) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in the same or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. . According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program, or other component are sequentially, parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically executed, or one or more of the above operations are executed in a different order or omitted. Or one or more other actions may be added.

Claims (20)

In the electronic device,
A housing surrounding the outside of the electronic device and including at least one opening;
A sensor module for sensing the direction of the electronic device;
A sound output device outputting an sound signal through the at least one opening;
Memory; And
Includes; a processor electrically connected to the sensor module and the sound output device,
The processor is
The electronic device determines whether a foreign material has been introduced through the at least one opening,
Based at least on the determination that the electronic device is in a state in which the foreign substance has been introduced, using the sensor module to determine whether the electronic device is in a first arrangement state, and
When the electronic device is in a first arrangement state, an electronic device configured to output a designated sound signal having a designated frequency band and a designated waveform through the sound output device. The method of claim 1, wherein the first arrangement state is
An electronic device in a state in which a portion of the housing in which the opening is formed faces in a first direction. The method of claim 2, wherein the first direction is
Electronic devices that are in the direction of the ground or in the direction of gravity. The method of claim 2, wherein the processor
An electronic device configured to change at least one of the frequency band, the waveform, and the intensity of the sound signal based on an angle formed by the portion in the housing where the opening is formed with the first direction. The method of claim 1, wherein the first arrangement state is
An electronic device in a state in which a portion of the housing in which the opening is formed faces in a direction within a specified angle range from a ground direction or a gravity direction. The method of claim 1,
Include more microphones,
The processor is
Output a test sound signal through the sound output device,
Receiving the output test sound signal through the microphone, and
The electronic device is configured to determine that the foreign matter is introduced into the electronic device based on the size of the signal received through the microphone being smaller than a specified reference value. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
An electronic device configured to refrain from the output of the specified acoustic signal based at least on determining that the electronic device faces a different direction. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a display, wherein the processor
An electronic device configured to output a user notification for changing a direction of the electronic device through the display, at least based on determining that the electronic device faces a different direction. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
Output the specified sound signal for a first time,
An electronic device that outputs another designated sound signal having a different designated frequency band and a different designated waveform during a second time after the first time. The method of claim 9, wherein the processor,
An electronic device configured to control a maximum strength of the other designated sound signal to be less than a maximum strength of the designated sound signal. The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a display, wherein the processor
Outputting a user interface related to the output of the foreign matter through the display,
The electronic device is set to determine that the foreign matter is introduced into the electronic device based on at least a user input received through the user interface. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
Determining location information of the electronic device based at least on information collected through the sensor module,
An electronic device configured to output the designated sound signal based at least on the location information. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
Receive weather information from an external server,
An electronic device configured to output the specified sound signal based at least on the weather information. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
Receive time information from an external server,
An electronic device configured to output the specified sound signal based at least on the time information. The method of claim 1,
It is mounted inside the housing, further comprising a vibration element for generating vibration,
The processor is set to control the vibration element to vibrate in a specified pattern while the first sound signal is output. The method of claim 15, wherein the processor
An electronic device configured to control the vibration element to vibrate in the pattern associated with the first frequency band. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor,
An electronic device configured to output the specified sound signal to have at least one waveform of a pulse wave, a square wave, and a sawtooth wave by using the sound output device. The method of claim 1, wherein the processor
The maximum strength of the specified waveform is
An electronic device configured to output corresponding to the maximum output of the sound output device. The method of claim 1, wherein the sound output device
An electronic device that is at least one of a speaker or a call receiver. In the sound output method performed in an electronic device,
Determining whether a foreign substance has been introduced into the electronic device through an opening for outputting sound of the electronic device;
An operation of checking whether the opening of the electronic device faces a first direction and a specified direction within a specified angular range using a sensor module of the electronic device based at least on the determination that the electronic device is in a state in which the foreign material is introduced ; And
And outputting a designated sound signal having a designated frequency band and a designated waveform through the sound output device of the electronic device while the opening faces the designated direction toward the designated direction.

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